​Mark Edward Ruffo, Sr. was born on February 21, 1953, in Altadena, California. Mark married Norma Ruffo and worked as an Industrial Paper Cutter in the Printing Industry. In his free time, Mark loved gardening, golfing, watching football, and spending time with his family.

Mark is survived by his wife; Norma, his son and daughter, his sister, his 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.